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Panasonic releases three new Lumix G-series lenses with new fluorine coating and anti-reflective design

Panasonic releases three new Lumix G-series lenses in Japan, featuring a new fluorine coating and anti-reflective design (check for pre-orders): Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 12-60mm f/2.8-4 ASPH POWER OIS (H-ES12060A) Leica DG Summilux 25mm f/1.4 II ASPH (H-XA025A) Lumix G 42.5mm f/1.7 ASPH./POWER OIS (H-HS043A) Additional information on the new lenses is available here.

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LensRentals Compares 6 Fast 40’s

LensRentals compared their 40mm range of m43 lenses and came up with some surprising results. The Voigtlander 42.5mm f/0.95 was a great performer that sharpened up very quickly as it was stopped down, while the Panasonic Leica DG Macro Elmarit 45mm f/2.8 showed some worrisome sample variation, which led to disappointing results. I was surprised to see […]

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